Privet Hedge Decline: Thrips or Anthracnose—Needs Lab Diagnosis

Symptoms

Red spots, drying leaves, lower leaf drop, mildewy new growth on established privet.

Visual ID is unreliable. Soil and tissue testing needed.

Hire tree care company for inspection and lab diagnosis.

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